September 2004

Operation Round Up Continues to Help Neighbors

Neighbors all over Walton EMC's ten-county service area continue to be helped by your generosity.

Tens of thousands of Walton EMC members who give an average of only 50 cents a month are making a profound impact in the lives of people in need. By itself, 50 cents can't do much. But when members band together, small change makes a big difference.

It's painless. Walton EMC simply rounds up your electric bill to the next dollar with the leftover change going to Walton Electric Trust. Then the 15 volunteer members of the trust thoroughly scrutinize every application to make sure the money is spent as responsibly as possible.

It's easy to participate. Initial the space on your bill stub when you send your next electric bill payment (if you already participate, there's no need to initial the space).

Here are the latest Round Up recipients:

• A Gwinnett County single mother who was laid off is being helped with household expenses while she searches for a new job.

• A Walton County family whose husband lost his job is being helped with household expenses. The man has recently been re-employed but will not receive a paycheck until next month.

• A Walton County family is getting help in buying and installing a lift in their van for their 12-year old with cerebral palsy.
  
• A Walton County family who has exhausted its savings after the husband lost his job is being helped with household expenses.
   
• An Oconee County woman who needs major dental work is getting help. She is unable to work due to back and neck surgeries and her husband doesn't earn enough to pay for the dental work.

• A disabled Walton County woman who is unemployed is being helped with household expenses.
  
• A disabled Walton County woman is being helped because of a change in the rental agreement with her landlord that required large deposits. The deposits exhausted her funds.
   
• A Gwinnett County single mother who has a 9-month old with medical problems is being helped with household expenses. She was unable to work during the baby's hospital stay.
   
• A Gwinnett County man whose septic system collapsed is receiving help to make necessary repairs. Currently, the family can't use water in their home.
   
• A Clarke County woman with serious health problems is receiving assistance to purchase a lift chair. Her husband is not physically able to lift her.
   
• A Gwinnett County woman and her children who are victims of severe domestic abuse are getting help with household expenses and counseling.
   
• The Pilot Club of Monroe is equipping a playground for handicapped children. They are receiving $2,500 to help complete the project.

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